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Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
618
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business

Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed on time but with a gas leak. Gas supplier disconnected the unit. I could not get company service for 3 days. Tankless water heater is operating well after gas line repairs. Product is great but installation was shoddy."
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Cummins
Cummins Install
Cummins
Transfer switch Cummins

+62

Response time2 days
192 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Frank's Mr. Plumber
5.0(
6
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Water Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair

Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

You can always count on Frank's Mr. Plumber to get the job done right the first time.\n\nWe offer 24/7 service to our valued customers, including holidays and weekends, because we believe you deserve to live in comfort at all times. Please let us know how we can assist you with your plumbing needs.

Pipe Fitting
Washer & Dryer
Our Plumber, Leo!
Washer & Dryer
Toilet Clog

+7

169 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stagelight Heating and Cooling
5.0(
11
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Stagelight Heating and Cooling! Here, we truly care about our customers and are passionate about helping you. It is our goal to make your home comfortable and relaxing, no matter what the season. We know how important home comfort is to your family and you can depend on our knowledge and experience to keep your family comfortable through New York's ever changing temperatures. We offer maintenance to keep your systems running for years to come. Let Stagelight Heating and Cooling find an affordable solutions for your home heating and cooling needs today!

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gypsy Garage
5.0(
12
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
R.A. Plumbing
4.8(
4
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

R.A. Plumbing takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

While a water heater explosion is rare, it is a serious danger. Be aware of these critical warning signs:

  • Sulfur or Rotten Egg Smell: This is a major red flag, especially for gas water heaters. It can indicate a gas leak, which could ignite and cause an explosion.

  • Leaking Pressure Valve: If the temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve is leaking, it may not be able to properly regulate internal pressure, creating a risk of bursting.

  • Shaking or Rumbling: Loud rumbling or shaking from the tank can be a sign of extreme pressure buildup.

  • Excessive Heat: If the exterior of the water heater feels unusually hot to the touch, the unit may be overheating dangerously.

  • Rust-Colored Water: This can be a symptom of severe internal corrosion that compromises the tank's integrity.

If you notice any of these signs, especially a gas smell, you must act immediately. Shut off the gas supply to the water heater and call a professional plumber right away to prevent a potential disaster.

When replacing an old unit, you might want to switch from a gas water heater to an electric water heater or vice versa. To do this, you will likely need to add infrastructure to the area. For example, you likely don’t have a gas line that served your old electric water heater. You’d have to call a plumber to put in a new gas line. If you’re replacing a gas unit with an electric one, the plumber will need to safely cap the old gas line. You will then need an electrician to add wiring for the new electric unit.

While not all homes require a hot water heater expansion tank, they are necessary in most newer homes and are often mandated by local building codes. Codes typically require an expansion tank if your plumbing system is a 'closed-loop' system, which often includes a backflow preventer or pressure regulator on the main water line. Some municipalities have specific requirements. Installing an expansion tank on a closed system is crucial, as it prevents excess pressure that can damage your water heater and other appliances, potentially shortening their lifespan. However, tankless water heaters do not require an expansion tank.

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

The average lifespan of a water heater is eight to 12 years. If your water heater is approaching its first decade of life and is giving you problems, talk to a plumber about your replacement options.

Keep in mind that certain parts of a water heater, such as the anode rod, may need replacement long before the heater itself. An anode rod often has a lifespan of three to five years.

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